It is necessary to abandon the outdated approach to relations with the aggressor state.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom Elizabeth Trass believes that now is the time to rethink relations with Russia .
“The era of cooperation with Russia is over. We need a new approach to security in Europe, based on resilience, defense and deterrence, “said Trass, speaking to colleagues from NATO member states.
The Minister also stressed that now is not the time to calm the aggressor “Russia is not abandoning its plans and is preparing an offensive in the south and east of Ukraine.” Russia is not retreating, it is regrouping and redeploying its forces to put even more pressure on eastern and southern Ukraine, “she said.
The parties have declared their commitment to co-operation.
“It is time to reject the outdated approach to dealing with Russia. (…) In order for NATO to remain at the forefront of global security, the Alliance must be bold, “she added.
Russian influence: Georgia, Moldova, Sweden and Finland, she said.
The British minister also called on partners to support Ukraine with weapons and strengthen sanctions against the aggressor, “decisively and quickly to strong>) Putin has been defeated. “
Trass also said he was working to tighten sanctions against Russian banks with his G7 counterparts.
